It’s said that Samsung LED has decided to team up with Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical to build a sapphire ingot plant in Daegu. They plan to break the ground in the 11,000 square meter site on April 20, with the target date for completion in coming October. According to their plan, the plant is going to begin production next year. The joint venture’s capacity is expected to reach 100,000 sheets of four inch ingot a month, which translates into five million sheets of two inch ingot a year.   If additional investments are made as planned, the capacity i...

Reportedly, Solar wafer producer LDK Solar Co will inject about $40 million to tap into the business of sapphire substrates used to make LEDs. The company plans to build a new plant, with the capacity to supply two million two-inch equivalent pieces of sapphire wafers every year, in Nanchang, Jiangxi of China.  ...

LED street lighting can be applied in various conditions and that is why the application is replacing traditional lighting fixtures rapidly. In the extreme weather conditions of Ningxia, a central province close to Mongolia, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors’ OSLON SSL LEDs have been installed in solar powered street lamps. These LED lamps withstand the challenging near desert climate and provide stable performance and uniform illumination, fulfilling the requirements set out by the city and its planners. The 174 new street lamps line the 2.6km of Da Xue Road...

Barco’s coolest LED video wall, OL-521 LED display cub has win red dot award for outstanding design . With the OL's space-saving cube design and small footprint, while providing the brightest and warmest colors on the display thanks to novel technologies such as liquid cooling, Barco strand out from as many as 4,443 products  came from about 1,700 companies worldwide which were judged by a jury of 36 renowned experts. Barco's OL-521 is a LED-lit, rear-projection display cube designed for fixed video wall installations in command centers and control...

EnergyTrend & LEDinside are embarking on joint effort to bring a thematic session at Green Lighting Shanghai 2011 on May 11, addressing innovative approaches to energy utilization of green buildings. To address the market trend where solar systems adopted in green buildings are increasing, Dr. Mohan Narayanan, the Vice President of Technology at Hanwha SolarOne, is especially invited to speak on “Prospects of Solar Technological Development in Green Building Applications”. Previously, EnergyTrend had the privilege to conduct an interview with D...

Lextar is the only LED manufacturer in Taiwan that adopts a business model which includes up, mid, downstream production lines and product applications. LEDinside had the honor to interview Lextar’s Chairman Dr. David Su and talked about the vertical integration strategy, the future development of the lighting market and the development strategies in the Chinese market. Dr. Su also sheds light on the current development of Taiwanese LED industry.

Energyled Due to its main focus on the low-temperature lighting sector, Energyled has held certain market share and prestige in the market. Therefore, Energyled expands its production line into the general lighting field, including light bars and tubes for the commercial lighting, and shifts its focus from the European market to the Asian one.   Among a series of light bars, dimmable LED T8 with DMX512 / DALI system can be adopted in the commercial area, conference room, hotel, and display area. In addition, Energyled offers the light bulb product series.

Reportedly, Cooper Lighting’s multiple products have been recognized for excellence by the third annual Next Generation Luminaires™ (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and the International Association of Lighting Designers. Cooper Lighting's awarded products were chosen as winners in the Recessed Downlighting and Wall Washing categories. The Cooper products are among the only 33 that were recognized winners for their exce...

High Power Lighting has recently added to its Energy Star compliant lighting-class M28 Shock type LED family with a range of its “Ready to Assemble” DC and HV LED module in 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 5000K and 5500K CCT that targeting indoor lighting applications, especially for LED retrofit bulb, downlight, pendant light and ceiling light. The easy to assemble module is offering an option of 2W~30W selection with different dimension. With the outstanding characteristics of the M28 type LED, the module design yields a thin consistent bin...

The flow of people and orders just kept coming during this four-day exhibition that turned on prospects across the lighting industry of Taiwan. TILS (also called the Taiwan Int’l Lighting Show) at TWTC Hall one hosted 266 exhibitors who used 634 booths who connected with 1,058 foreign visitors and more than 17,000 domestic visitors from March 18 to 21.   Unanimous praise for 4 days of great results This second cycle of TILS expanded in both scale and visitor count by more than 50%. That glowing record well positions it for next year event when organizers ...

OLEDs – organic light emitting diodes – are capturing the creative fantasies of progressive light designers. Lightweight panels or "light tiles" composed of extremely thin functional layers on plastic or glass substrates make exclusive, futuristic looking OLED luminaires for home or office use. They are offered as commercial products by large vendors like Osram and Philips. OLEDs give off a pleasant warm-white light; they can be tuned to individual color temperatures and dimmed. And they are "instant-on": at their full brightness right after f...

Recently, Taiwan`s Chimei Group has announced the firm`s "Brand 133" plan, expecting to take the lead in market share in Taiwan, achieve revenue growth of over 30% and overseas sales exceeding 30% as well as generate revenue of NT$6 billion (US$200 million) this year. According to the company, it aims to sell 200,000 CHIMEI brand LCD TVs, in which LED-backlighting models will account for over 50%. Chimei targets to sell 800,000 CHIMEI LCD monitors this year, including 540,000 units globally and 260,000 units in Taiwan, and is also developin...

Eco-story has cooperated with Ansara Restaurant Group, one of Red Robin International’s largest franchise organizations for LED retrofit and energy saving. Eco-story will support Ansara for the installation of approximately 3,500 LED lamps including LED par 20, par 30, and par 38 lamps for the interior of the restaurants and some exterior applications. It is expected to achieve more than 1 million kilowatt hours of savings annually, which translates into more than $117,000 saved in utility costs per year. Besides, the switch to Eco-story’s LED lights...

GlacialLight has released the CETL certification of their BR30 & BR40 TRIAC-dimmable and non-dimmable Canopus Series of LED bulbs. The LED bulbs are designed to fit E26/E27 sockets and come in two separate models: one for low voltage (90-132V) applications and one for high voltage (180-264V) applications. They are available with or without, TRIAC dimming functionality and are designed for easy installation, long lifetimes of at least 35,000 hours, and high power efficiency. These products can provide users with a three-year warranty. Comply wi...

Cree has introduced the industry’s first lighting-class XM-L EasyWhiteTM LED. The new LEDs combine the high light output and small footprint of the XLamp® XM-L LED package with Cree’s unique EasyWhite™ color mixing technology. They are capable of reducing the cost and complexity associated with binning and color mixing, as well as using multiple discrete LEDs, such as 20-25 watt halogen MR, PAR and B10-style (candelabra) replacement lamps. At just 4 watts of power, XM-L EasyWhite LEDs produce up to 340 lumens at an o...

Green Irene LLC, a green consulting firm, has launched its branded line of LED lighting. The company evolved four generations of LED lighting and developed fifth generation premium LED products which ‘illustrate’ the shortcomings of earlier generation of LED bulbs. The new LEDs can last up to 50,000 hours or 50 times and each contains an industry 5-year warranty and a 30-day. Additionally, a comprehension solution is provided to support clients’ green initiatives and save money.  ...

Overview LEDinside is the market research institute specialized for global LED industry. Orgainized by LEDinside, LEDforum China of International Market Trend and Lighting Applications will be grandly open in Shenzhen On May 27, 2011. Management from well-known LED industry giants of the world will be invited as forum speakers. If you want to learn about Asian LED market trend, business opportunities and how to make it in the competitive LED market, you are sincerely invited to LEDforum 2011. Conference Title: LEDforum China of Internationa...

Based on the survey of LEDinside, the LED research division under TrendForce, LEDinside indicated that the speed of LED market demand recovery in the first quarter of 2011 is lower than expected. Affected by inventory adjustment of the large-sized panel display market and the LED lighting market, LED manufacturers are facing the pressure of price reduction.

Dialight has launched new DuroSite™ LED Low Bay Fixture, its first LED luminaire designed for maintenance-free, high-quality light with minimal glare for superb visibility in parking decks, garages, cold storage and other applications under 25-foot mounting height. Delivering up to 75 lumens per watt at just 80 watts total power consumption, the DuroSite LED Low Bay ensures at least 50 percent energy savings over HID sources. Available in both cool white and neutral white versions for improved visibility, the Dialight LED Low Bay emits very little hea...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced updated standards for light fixtures to qualify for the Energy Star label. According to EPA, effective Oct. 1, to receive Energy Star endorsement, light fixtures will need to increase efficiency 30 percent above currently qualified fluorescent-based fixtures. In addition, the requirement will rise to 40 percent greater efficiency than current Energy Star lighting in 2013. The EPA noted that consumers wishing to buy lighting approved by Energy Star will have a range of technology options, incl...

LED and laser technology company Soraa, has recently purchased three Plasma-Therm systems including a 790+ RIE, VERSALINE PECVD and VERSALINE ICP to provide plasma deposition and etch steps in it wafer fabrication process. Currently, the company is rapidly expanding its U.S. based manufacturing capacity in preparation for volume production.   ...

Recently, Cree and Osram have signed a patent cross-license agreement on both parties in the fields of blue LED chip technology, white LEDs and phosphors, packaging, LED luminaires and lamps, and LED lighting control systems. Plus, Cree also announced a similar broad cross-license agreement with Philips and has existing patent agreements with Nichia and Toyoda Gosei regarding LED technology.  ...

It’s reported that the University of Technology (TU) Eindhoven in the Netherlands has ordered a Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) system in a 3x2-inch wafer configuration from Aixtron SE. The system will be used for the growth of GaAs- and InP-based nanowire structures as well as for nitrides and silicon compounds. TU Eindhoven placed the order in the fourth quarter of 2010. After delivery of the system in the third quarter of 2011, the local Aixtron SE support team will install and commission the new reactor in the state-of-the-art clean-room facility wi...

Arrow Electronics plans to exhibit its latest LED designs and total lighting solutions at Lightfair International, May 17-19, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. According to Gary Zullo, director of lighting for Arrow Electronics, they’ll demonstrate how they are accelerating the path from traditional to solid-state lighting with the expertise, technology and capabilities to be the single source for customers’ lighting needs....

Larson Electronics has launched a 60 Watt LED spreader light for the boat market. Drawing only 5 amps on 12 volts, the LEDP10W-6E 60 watt LED spreader light delivers 5,160 lumens from a form factor measuring only 11 inches long, 2.5 inches tall and 3.5 inches deep.   Featuring 6 CREE MC-E LEDs, integrated pulse width modulation and thermal management, this LED boat light will operate 24/7 for 5.5 years. The watertight LED light is IP68 rated and operates on input voltages ranging from 9-46 Volts DC.  ...

It’s said that Smart Candle® LLC, the Minnesota-based global distributor of LED flameless candles has signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement with China's Liown Electronics, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer in the flameless candle industry. Smart Candle CEO Josh Kutzler, said that "We are excited and proud to announce this strategic alliance," said Smart Candle CEO Josh Kutzler. "Forming a partnership with Liown Electronics enables us to increase global market share and expand into new retail markets." "Our ...

Newly, Diodes Incorporated has introduced AL8806 buck LED driver, featuring a constant current of up to 1.5A from voltage sources of between 6V and 30V. Suiting MR16, 12V and 24V LED lamp design, the driver ensures a 5% average LED current accuracy for up to 9 high power LEDs over the wide operating voltage range. It also meets the needs of the latest multi-die package LEDs, where current levels above 1A are required.   This driver is packaged in the small footprint low thermal impedance MSOP-8EP, supporting higher LED current drive at hig...

Delta Group is the world's largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major source for power management solutions, components, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, and renewable energy solutions. Delta Group has sales offices worldwide and manufacturing plants in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Mexico, India and Europe. As a global leader in power electronics, Delta's mission is, "To provide innovative, clean and efficient energy solutions for a better tomorrow." Delta is committed to environmental ...

AIXTRON SE announced today a new order for a Close Coupled Showerhead® (CCS) MOCVD system from PARC, a Xerox company, in Palo Alto, CA, USA. The system will include the full set of advanced features such as the in-situ multichannel pyrometer ARGUS, high temperature growth, and gap adjustment for optimum (Al)GaN conditions in a wide pressure range. Placed in the fourth quarter of 2010, the order is for a CCS system capable of operation in the 3x2-inch configuration. After delivery in the second quarter of 2011, the system will be used for t...

Reportedly, Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) has released its newest dimmable LED lamps primarily for commercial use. These newly updated LED lamps are designed to meet Energy Star standards and are currently undergoing testing for final certification. They include enhancements such as dimming capabilities and a broad range of color temperatures and beam angles.  ...